Summary
Billon coin; Denomination: Plack
Edinburgh Mint
James IV (1488-1513)
The plack was current at 4 pence Scottish for this issue.
Obverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, a shield within a tressure of three arches, crown in each arch; on shield, Scottish lion rampant; around, IACOBVS DEI GRA REX SCOTORV (some letters mostly off flan)
Reverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, a floreate cross fourchee with open compartment at centre enclosing a cross of St. Andrew or saltire; crowns in arched angles; around, + VIL[LA DE E]DINBVRG
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1488-1513 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Billon
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
24 mm (Length), 22 mm (Width), 2.052 g (Weight)
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Shape
Oval
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., cf Spink 5349 Pages